Desert flora

A recent trip to Arizona and New Mexico - prickly pear cactus in bloom and new growth. Also the bark of the alligator juniper and a cactus that looked like a candle that had dripped. Such amazing diversity in a climate that can be very harsh.

Tulip time

Tulips are a favorite spring flower for me - and I have many! Besides these others are scattered all over the garden! The newer bulbs are from Washington bulb co in mt Vernon which I planted in the fall of 2012.

Tulip time

Just love tulips and I have many in various parts of the yard . These yellow with red are from the tulip garden in Skagit Valley. We visited in 2012 and ordered many bulbs. 

More spring blooms

Two pretty primroses - one with a serrated leaf and the other with a very delicate lavender flower . The very fragrant hyacinths are just beginning to bloom as is the bleeding heart with a beautiful delicate pink heart! Tulips are also just beginning to open! Such a wonderful season!

First tulips

The first tulips are open - this one was first last year too. Last year there was only one. The camellia is from my other one along the driveway. It is mostly deep pink with a hint of white on some blooms.

Nearly spring

My camellia is loaded with beautiful pink and white blossoms right now - don't remember ever seeing so many. The grape hyacinth are starting to bloom also. The blue chicken is enjoying the sunshine for a change. Lettuce and spinach seeds sprouted in the garden beds in less than two weeks! Bring on more sunshine.

Spring is sprouting

A walk around the garden between rain showers today shows the bleeding heart foliage growing nicely. The hydrangeas and the weeping crabapple are also budding out. The camellia along the driveway is beginning to bloom too.